Coin Highlights
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Date/Mint: 2005-S, San Francisco.
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Denomination: Quarter Dollar.
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Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper.
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Strike: Proof.
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Weight: 6.30 grams.
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Diameter: 24.30 mm.
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Edge: Reeded.
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Mintage: 1,678,649.
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Obverse: Portrait of George Washington.
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Reverse: Two anglers, loon, lake scene, and Minnesota state outline with “Land of 10,000 Lakes.”
Historical Significance
Minnesota was the second State Quarter released in 2005 and the 32nd coin issued in the 50 State Quarters Program, matching Minnesota’s place as the 32nd state admitted to the Union on May 11, 1858. The design celebrates the state’s strong identity as the “Land of 10,000 Lakes,” emphasizing outdoor recreation and natural scenery.
Collectibility
This silver proof issue was struck as part of the 2005 United States Mint 50 State Quarters Silver Proof Set, giving it added appeal for collectors who want both premium proof quality and 90% silver composition. It also has a noticeably lower mintage than the clad proof version, 1,678,649 pieces versus 3,262,960, making it the scarcer of the two San Francisco proof formats for Minnesota.
